Network and data cabling news articles 
Draka Network Engineering Services help design an FTTH network that fits customer needs
Draka Communications has launched Draka Network Engineering Services, a technology independent FTTH consulting services operation. It will work with communities, local authorities and other organizations planning or constructing passive fibre network infrastructures and can assist with initial infrastructure assessments, including key calculations on labour and material costs that help to build a convincing business case. Draka Network Enginee... [more]
Draka's web configurator provides fast feedback on indoor fibre installation alternatives
Draka Communications has released a new online FTTH application which allows users to perform FTTH indoor installation configurations, together with a visualization of the building and detailed labour and bill of material information. FTTH Indoor Configurator is a web-based application which extends the functionality of DrakaXSNet FTTH Software Suite by giving project managers and engineers the ability to visualize, analyze and estimate typica... [more]
True Sequential Footage prevents the need to carry more inventory to cover wire cutting inconsistencies
Cerro Wire LLC's True Sequential Footage™ is a sequentially printed cable reel that provides accurate wire length with each cut. True Sequential Footage prevents the need to carry excess cable inventory, providing precision length, accurate footage, and cost control. True Sequential Footage uses a footage mark to document remaining wire, beginning with zero at the bottom of the reel and ending with the finished length at the top. The accurate... [more]
Draka Drumfit cable cut optimizer utility calculates the best way to cut multiple cable lengths
Draka DrumFit, Draka Communications' free software utility, makes life easier for anyone in the fibre deployment process who needs to calculate cable lengths. Draka Drumfit is an advanced cable cut optimizer utility that calculates the best way to cut multiple cable lengths from one or more cable drums or standard lengths. This simple software tool can save on average of 50% of cable waste costs, adding up to considerable amounts for projects... [more]
Volex selected to manufacture Optical Distribution Frames for telephony and broadband environments
Volex Group plc has been selected by a leading provider of telecoms infrastructure to manufacture a range of its Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) for telephony and broadband environments. This opportunity will allow Volex to expand its product range and provide more technical value-add services enabling the Original Equipment Manufacturer to consolidate its supplier base. Having established a long-term partnership with this customer by suppl... [more]
Other electrical news
